Why run for this position?
"After 12 years our township clerk, Carolyn Eaton, is retiring. This position deserves a qualified replacement — someone who is current on all township matters and who knows the many constituents to this valuable management position," Tipton said. "I am uniquely qualified to assume this position."

In one sentence, why should someone vote for you?
"I am qualified," Tipton said. "I have proven in my four years on the township board that I am fiscally responsible and care deeply about the needs of our residents."

What keeps you in the area?
"We (Tipton and his wife) moved to the township from the city of Howell over 10 years ago," Tipton said. "We were able to buy an affordable home in a quiet neighborhood. We love it."

Occupation
"I am a retired purchasing agent with 30 plus years of government contracts experience," Tipton said. "Therefore, in addition to my trustee duties, I have been able to act as a project manager for the township clean-up day and other special projects."

Community involvement

Township liaison to the Livingston County Airport Board.

An active officer with the Sons of the American Legion, Howell Post 141

Previously on the board of Habitat for Humanity and active on condominium boards.

Car show participant with his 1962 Falcon.

Family
"I have been married for 10 years to Judith Minton, a university fundraiser. We have four grown children, two adorable granddaughters and a rambunctious Lhasa Apso named Jackson," Tipton said.

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